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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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